Help There for You raise £1m to support members with energy bills

In response to the unprecedented surge in the cost of energy bills, UNISON’s charity, There for You, is calling on branches to donate to its energy support fund. The union aims to raise £1m by the end of September.
The money will be used to support members over the winter months. The union anticipates there will be high demand for support. Earlier this year, There for You’s annual winter fuel grant was increased by 50% and yet the fund was still over-subscribed in a matter of days.
With Ofgem recently announcing the new price cap, average annual energy bills are expected to reach £3,549 from 1 October. This is an increase of around 80% on average bills, which means a home using a typical amount of energy will pay nearly £300 a month from October. Prices will be even higher for low-income households using prepayment meters.
The price cap is likely to hit £5,386 by January and £6,600 in April.
So far branches from Dorset to the Orkneys – and everywhere in between – have been donating, but a final push is needed over the next month to make sure the charity can provide the help that UNISON members so desperately need.
Anything branches donate will be gratefully received and will continue to improve the lives of UNISON members and their families through these unprecedented, challenging times.

To donate from your branch, please fill in the form found here:
Branch donation form
Or individuals can also donate here:
Donate to the fund

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Source: UNISON meat hygiene - August 30, 2022 Category: Food Science Authors: Simon Jackson Tags: Article News there for you winter fuel grant Source Type: news